According to BBC, celebrations were held in the capital Mexico City after Mexico's 2-0 victory over Ecuador's national team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to a statement from the city administration, more than 1 million people took to the streets for the celebrations. During the celebrations, two women aged 19 and 48 and a 44-year-old man died from suffocation.
In a written statement, Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada called on fans to act with "responsibility, care and empathy" during celebrations.